Cannellini And Fava Bean Pasta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz shell pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 None onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup mint leaves, plus additional, to serve
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups frozen fava beans, thawed and peeled
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain well and return to pan. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onion and garlic 3-4 mins, until tender.
Stir in cannellini beans and stock. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently 3-4 mins. Add cream and return to simmer..
Transfer to food processor with mint and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Season to taste.
Add sauce, fava beans and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese to hot pasta; toss to combine. Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese and additional mint leaves.